James 1:14-15 Tests and Temptation Part 3

14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. [1]

As we continue our lengthy discussion on the subject of temptation we will begin to see it all begins in the mind. God allows us to be tested and tempted, but the temptation comes from the devil and he plays on the inward desires that we have for all kinds of pleasure. God wants to see how much we really love him. Are we satisfied in Him or do we go elsewhere to meet what we think are unfulfilled needs and wants? It really is a battle for our mind, which is why we are bombarded everywhere we go by so much junk that we see, or told that we need. It all began in the garden with Eve and the devil and it has been happening ever since. The devil tells us that God is holding out on us and we believe him. God only withholds from us that which is not good for us or we are not ready to handle. He only has our best in mind. The old show on TV had it right, Father Knows Best. How about you, are you satisfied with all that God has given you, or do you want your way?

[1] The New King James Version. 1982 (Jas 1:14–15). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.